After an informal poll of several people, I’m guessing the answer to this question is all in what you are using the online service for. Some people actually are looking for that ‘true love’ while others are looking for a good lay, or a good dinner.

A good friend of mine has a very nifty catch phrase: Google is your friend. Now, she generally uses this when she’s answering what she perceives to be a stupid question. In fact, the more I think about it, it’s kind of rude. But Google is in fact, your friend. Especially when it comes to dating somebody new.

Websites like Google, MySpace, Facebook, and Dontdatehimgirl.com are indispensable when it comes to doing your research before you get seriously involved with somebody. A quick search can help …

He had to be blond. He had to have blue eyes. He had to be tall and well-built. He had to have a dominant personality. It would have been a definite plus if he were a musician. Blue jeans had to hug his ass just right. These things are what a 16 year-old me would have said was my ideal man. As you can see, the criteria is embarrassingly shallow. I have an excuse though, I was 16! for you 21+ …

They Love You, But Not Your Partner
Alright, the dating game is over for now. You’ve got a good thing going with this person. You’re in love and you want to include this person in every aspect of your life. Hold on to your pants, baby. It’s time to introduce your love to your family.
What? You’re thinking there’s nothing to worry about? You’re thinking that there’s no way that your family is going to feel anything but admiration for this person? For your sake, …

Thinking before diving head first into your date’s lap.